Scholarly Sessions
Public Health
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Pharmacology
General Pediatrics
Clinical Research Pathway
Adolescent Medicine
Academic and Research Skills
Janelle Vaughns, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Pediatrics
Anesthesia
Childrens National Health System
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sonya Tang Girdwood, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
The dangers of opioid, vaping and cannabis consumption are ever present within the pediatric community. Current U.S. trends related to these substances reveal an alarming dependence and abuse potential for these drugs with lethal consequences. This session will consider and present: 1) the current status of the opioid crisis across pediatric population groups specifically focusing upon new and innovative technology that is able to detect drug withdrawal in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and analgesia, diversion or recreational use in children and adolescents; 2) describe the natural history of current use and disposition of medical cannabis products and understand the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics of these products in pediatrics; 3) provide up-to-date regulatory data and information from the Food and Drug Administrative (FDA) concerning the agency’s actions and recommendations for the public regarding Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) including vaporizers and e-cigarettes and 4) describe the health risks associated with the use of vaping, an evolving epidemic in children and adolescents. Session speakers are recognized experts in their respective fields, including academia and the FDA. The session will include an interactive panel discussion, designed to facilitate discussion of high-impact clinical questions and strategies with potential for multi-institutional collaboration. At the conclusion of this session, learners may participate in a discussion of research priorities, collaborative opportunities, and strategies for clinical implementation of the information presented in the symposium
Presenter: Janelle Vaughns, MD – Childrens National Health System
Presenter: Julia Finkel, MD – Childrens National Hospital
Presenter: Athena F. Zuppa, MD MSCE – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Presenter: Lisa M. Faulcon, MD – FDA/CTP/OS/DIHS
Presenter: Paul Moore, MD – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Presenter: Sonya Tang Girdwood, MD, PhD – Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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